JournalNow.com: Veggin' Out

Contrary to a popular stereotype, vegetarians are not all champions of self-denial, pathetically munching a sprout on the sidelines while watching the omnivores have all the culinary fun. Instead, the vegetarians we know love good food and know where to get it. They aren't about to settle for a bland meal, either at home or at a restaurant.

Burger ratings

In its June 2008 issue, Consumer Reports taste-tests veggie burgers, and the news is good: “Our trained testers tried 12 leading veggie burgers, discovering 10 that are very good and two with flavor and texture issues.”

Although the complete ratings are available only in the magazine or to subscribers online, an overview of what Consumer Reports found is available online here.

The top pick is Morningstar Farms Garden Veggie Patties. However, vegans should note that this burger contains egg whites. Happily, my usual vegan burger, Boca’s Original, ranked among the 10 “very good” burgers

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By Julie Harris on 05/07/2008 (5:53 pm)